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M100 (Hairdryer galaxy) April 26, 2024. Takahashi FSQ-106N, ZWO ASI533MC, EQ6-R Pro mount. 1hr 35 mins., Rick Evans
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M100 (Hairdryer galaxy) April 26, 2024. Takahashi FSQ-106N, ZWO ASI533MC, EQ6-R Pro mount. 1hr 35 mins.

Getting plate-solving status, please wait...
M100 (Hairdryer galaxy) April 26, 2024. Takahashi FSQ-106N, ZWO ASI533MC, EQ6-R Pro mount. 1hr 35 mins., Rick Evans
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M100 (Hairdryer galaxy) April 26, 2024. Takahashi FSQ-106N, ZWO ASI533MC, EQ6-R Pro mount. 1hr 35 mins.

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I was able to image M100 for 1 hr 36 mins before the full moon rose above the horizon.  I'm in Bortle 6 and used my Takahashi FSQ106N with ZWO ASI533MC Pro camera and SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount.  Tracking only with 30 sec sub-exposures.  No guiding.

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M100 (Hairdryer galaxy) April 26, 2024. Takahashi FSQ-106N, ZWO ASI533MC, EQ6-R Pro mount. 1hr 35 mins., Rick Evans